Bethlehem Steel FC dropped their second consecutive contest of their inaugural USL season on Sunday, losing on the road to New York Red Bulls II 4-0.

Red Bulls II got an early lead in the first minute after Steel FC defender Joshua Yaro scored an own goal. The home side extended the lead to 2-0 two minutes later when Alex Muyl sent a rocket into the back of the net from the top of the 18. Two minutes before the half, New York extended the lead to three with a goal from Anatole Abang. Brandon Allen crossed the ball to the six yard box and Abang passed it into the back of the net. Derrick Etienne added a fourth goal for the home side in the 71st minute to complete the scoring.

The loss puts Steel FC at 1-2-0 through three games.

Academy product Auston Trusty and Josh Heard made their USL debuts for the squad in Sunday’s defeat.

The team now gears up for their second game at Lehigh’s Goodman Stadium this Sunday at 3pm against the Richmond Kickers.

New York currently sits atop the Eastern Conference standings with seven points, while Richmond also has seven points through three games. Steel FC finds themselves 10th in the standings with three points.